Springwood Primary School is a special academy in Salford for children and young people aged 2 to 11. It supports dyslexia and SpLD, vision, hearing and 8 other needs.
- Ages 2–11
- 380 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 380 (places for 380)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jeanette Woodward - Styles (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Link Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 January 2024
- Free school meals
- 60.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Salford
- School reference (URN)
- 150199
Needs it supports
12 needs: dyslexia and SpLD, vision and 10 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Salford (12)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Salford (8)
Cognition and learning
- Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) Other schools for this in Salford (3)
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Salford (6)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Salford (2)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Salford (1)
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Salford (8)
Sensory and physical
- Hearing impairment Other schools for this in Salford (2)
- Visual impairment Other schools for this in Salford (2)
- Multi-sensory impairment
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Salford (2)
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Salford council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2014
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Contact and getting there
Barton Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 5LP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Edintervention School Independent · Ages 14–16 0.6 miles
- The Deans Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- Chatsworth Futures Limited Independent · Ages 16–25 0.8 miles
By need in Salford: Autism (13) · SEMH (9) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Severe learning (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Springwood Primary School
How do I get a place at Springwood Primary School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Springwood Primary School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Springwood Primary School support?
Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia), visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication, autism, social, emotional and mental health, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Springwood Primary School take?
Aged 2 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Springwood Primary School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Springwood Primary School?
Barton Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 5LP, in Salford.
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